I
can’t believe I did it…
I
used a technique while conducting business…
That
if I used it in the States…
Every
feminist would smack me on the head…
“We
struggled hard to be taken seriously!” they’d say.
“And
there you go and pull a stunt like this?”
But
I’m not back in the States…
I’m
in Mexico
And America
So here
is my confession…
Twice recently...
When
I felt like I was being taken advantage of…
Because
I was being asked to pay more money…
For
something I already paid for I...
CRIED!
Now mind you…
It was only after
all means of reasoning failed…
But yes,
me a grown woman boo hooed.
Oh
it wasn’t sobbing or wailing…
I
only quivered my lip, make a pouty face…
And
produced a few tears.
And
it worked!
“Good
for you,” my friend Donna said.
“Now
you’re understanding the Mexican way.
Mexican
men can’t stand to see a woman cry.”
“It
was phoney. I couldn’t believe I was doing it,” I said.
“But
it worked, didn’t it?
“I
haven’t used tears to get what I wanted...
Since the ‘70’s.”
“You’ll
get used to it. Isn’t Mexico
So?
What
means have you stooped to, to get what you wanted?
Always,
Em-Musing
9 comments:
The secret weapon! So sneaky. If my wife and I are having an argument and she cries, game over - I lose.
No shame in that. I'll cry if I need to.
never knew that
Tears are fair game if you're being unfairly treated.
The silent treatment works for me.
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Oh dear Leigh. I just hope this doesn't lead to other things. Just kidding. Watch out down there!
Whatever it takes, right?? Good post.
I like offering a painful alternative and making it seem unnecessary. "Sorry I forgot my homework at home, but I can call my mom at work and have her drive all the way home and bring it all the way back over here." ;)
I'm glad this still works for someone. Doesn't work for me anymore.
This doesn't seem to work as well for men. We tend to get the okay they are losing it look while they slowly back away.
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